Role type
Police Staff
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Contract duration
Permanent
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Contract type
Part Time
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Location
Headquarters Devizes
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Grade/scale
W8 £35,736 - £37,476
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Find out if you are eligible
Vetting | Wiltshire Police
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Risk assessed factors
Lone working
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Closing date
27/08/2026, 23:55
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Job description
About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know
In line with the recruitment process, this vacancy is now open to applications from eligible internal candidates, police officers and external applicants, as applicable
About the role
Wiltshire Police is proud to be recruiting a part-time (15 hours) Multi-Faith Lead Chaplain to support the wellbeing of our officers and staff. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference at the heart of policing.
As our Multi-Faith Lead Chaplain, you will provide impartial, confidential spiritual and pastoral care to people of all faiths and none. You will also lead and develop our dedicated volunteer chaplaincy team, offering strategic guidance and contributing to ethical, moral and wellbeing‑focused decision‑making across the organisation.
This role is about being a trusted presence, building strong relationships, and supporting our workforce through challenging moments, operational pressures and times of crisis.
What you will be doing
Build trusted relationships with officers and staff to provide meaningful pastoral and wellbeing support.
Deliver impartial, confidential spiritual and pastoral care to individuals and families.
Lead, manage and develop a multi‑faith team of volunteer chaplains.
Provide strategic guidance on ethical, moral, faith and wellbeing matters to leaders and departments.
Coordinate chaplaincy responses during major or critical incidents and support community recovery.
Work collaboratively with faith groups, partners and community organisations.
Promote awareness of chaplaincy support across the force.
Maintain accurate records in line with legislation and force policy.
Ensure your own continuous professional development.
About you and your experience
Have recognised training, education or ordination in pastoral care, or chaplaincy or ministerial practice, supported by substantial experience of delivering pastoral care.
Significant leadership experience within a faith or belief organisation.
Experience in a pastoral, caring or support‑focused role.
Experience leading teams or coordinating large groups of volunteers or staff.
What we offer
- Excellent career development opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
- Hybrid working
- Flexi hours scheme
- Free On-Site Gym membership
- Physical and mental well-being support
- Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
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Important information before you commence an application
Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not autosave and the application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.
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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:
National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
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You may require the following documents to complete this application form:
A Passport style photograph
A copy of your photo card driving licence
A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
Deed poll certificate for any name changes
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